Tour de Pakistan

Skardu Valley:

Skardu:
Skardu is a very beautiful valley in Northern Areas of Pakistan.

Skardu is capital of Balitistan. Balti language is spoken in majority. Its altitude is 2,438 metres above sea level. Great peaks can be seen in its background. Skardu has the wealth of beauty and purity of natue. In summer a lot of tourists visit its scenic places and enjoy pleasant weather and hospitable people.

It touches the Chinese province of Xinjiang and Indian-occupied Kashmir. The tourist season starts in April and ends in October. The maximum temperature is 27 C and minimum (October) -8 C. Apart from its incomparable views of mountain peaks and glaciers Baltistan's five valleys, - Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang are noted for their luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears.

How to Get in:
By Air
PIA flies almost daily flights to Skardu so its the most convenient way to get there.
By Road
By road its 20 hrs journey by Northern Areas Transport Co. bus.

Tourist Attractions:
Beautiful lakes like Shangrila lake and Satpara lake are a popular destination for tourists.Buddha Rock Carvings: Dating back to 8th century AD, a huge Buddha figure surrounded by small Buddhisatvas is carved on a rock, three kilometres from Skardu across Sadpara Nullah on Skardu-Sadpara Road. This is also a very important destination.